Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Genius

If you loved Genius, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock

1999★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production....

#2
Cabrini

Cabrini

2024★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini arrives in 1889 New York City and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the ...

#3
The Walk

The Walk

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974....

#4
Mank

Mank

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane....

#5
Goodbye Christopher Robin

Goodbye Christopher Robin

2017★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin....

#6
Deadline - U.S.A.

Deadline - U.S.A.

1952★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Genius for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's w...

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